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This size is around 5/8" diameter pendant. In a desire to continue my unique expression of traditional themes, I took the liberty of removing the central spirals of this pattern type from any surrounding border enclosure.

Much of the work done by the Scribes was very linear and comparmentalized, yet at the same time, many images flowed from one to the other. In this spirit, I allowed the organic nature of the design to exist both with and without borders and created both types in my Spiral exploration.

HISTORIC and SYMBOLIC NOTATIONS This is our newest design series, which is a personalized variation on the classic "Book of Kells" era Spiral Designs. The symbolic connection represented here defines an effort by the Church to connect with the Celtic people through symbols, images, and concepts that resonate with older traditions. The Triskele goes by many names over time: Trefoil, Trillium, Triskelee, Triquetra among others. Some correlation to the Trinity is inevitable, but the spiral images of old were chiseled into large womblike stones at such famous sites as “Newgrange Ireland" and others. The Triple Goddess imagery from that period is more of a matriarchal nature, echoing the 3 phases of womanhood (Maiden, Mother, Wise Woman) as well as Life, Death and Rebirth, including the natural elements of Earth, Sea, and Sky. The overlap of traditions and symbolic content leave much that is open for interpretation and connection for individuals, based on their particular affinity. The Triskele remains one of the most powerful symbols of the ancient celts, and the design we have crafted is in honor of all the layers of rich history that surround this classic motif. Design Collaboration by Sean Berton and Seth Jones Copyright 2015-2017 all rights reserved